Marvel, Robert Downey Jr. Hint at More Avengers: Doomsday Cast Reveals

Following the announcement of 26 additional cast members for the highly anticipated Avengers: Doomsday, Marvel and Robert Downey Jr. have hinted that the casting surprises are far from over. During a recent livestream, Marvel unveiled a comprehensive list of actors who will join Robert Downey Jr. in this superhero epic, marking the beginning of production.

A notable highlight was the return of Channing Tatum as the beloved X-Men character, Gambit. You can find the complete Avengers: Doomsday cast list here. However, fans were quick to notice the absence of several key Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) figures such as Tom Holland's Spider-Man and Chris Evans, who had been rumored to reprise his role in either Avengers: Doomsday or Secret Wars. Evans later debunked these rumors. Missing from the roster are also characters like Hulk, Hawkeye, Nick Fury, and Rhodey, alongside X-Men icons like Deadpool, Wolverine, Storm, and Jean Grey.

While fans expressed their disappointment over the absence of their favorite heroes, Robert Downey Jr. took to Instagram to stoke excitement. Now set to portray Doctor Doom after years of leading the MCU as Iron Man, Downey Jr. suggested that more announcements are on the horizon. "That’s what u call a deep bench of talent," he remarked. "Actually it’s more like a row, but an extra long one… That must be it.. right?"

Marvel added fuel to the fire in the comments, stating "there's always room for more." The Russo Brothers, who are directing Avengers: Doomsday, chimed in with, "It’s time…" These teases have left fans eagerly speculating about who else might join the fray.

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As anticipation builds, fans are encouraged to share their guesses about potential new cast members in the comments section. The Russo Brothers have previously described Avengers 5 and 6 as a "new beginning" that will set the stage for Phase 7 of the MCU. Joe Russo emphasized their focus on crafting villains who believe they are the heroes of their own stories, especially when working with an actor of Robert Downey Jr.'s caliber.

Avengers: Doomsday is slated to hit theaters on May 1, 2026, followed by Secret Wars in May 2027. Leading up to these films, fans can look forward to Thunderbolts* in May 2025, the TV series Ironheart in June, and the start of Phase 6 with The Fantastic Four: First Steps in July. Moreover, Marvel Studios has added three untitled movie projects to its 2028 lineup, with release dates on February 18, May 5, and November 10, fueling speculation that one of these could be an X-Men film.